Our Better Half

This was a wild show.  In addition to getting lube all over Ashley’s arms and hands, we had three exciting segments.    For our research segment, we discussed Barry McCarthy’s research on sexual satisfaction with older adults and the concept of Good Enough Sex for older adults.  Yes, the article is cisgender and yes, it is heteronormative.  However, we found that many of the concepts McCarthy and colleagues used would be quite useful to all types of sexual beings over 60.    For our tips segment, which was enhanced through invaluable research by educators at Smitten Kitten (a progressive sex toy store in Minneapolis for everyone), we demystified lube ingredients, effects of lube on the body, and common types of lube (in addition to having fun in the studio).  You’ll even learn what osmolality means.   For our policy segment, we discussed the President’s latest Tweet banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military.  SAGE, which is America’s largest and oldest organization serving LGBTQ elders